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DUE DATE: March 20, 2015Dorchester Day Parade Committee "Essay Contest"The
Dorchester Day Parade Committee is hosting an essay contest open to all Dorchester
children in the 6th through 8th grades or any 6th through 8th grade student
that attends a Dorchester school. The Dorchester Reporter is sponsoring this
event with two gift card prizes that will be awarded to the winning essays chosen
from a panel of local judges. All students that enter the contest will receive
an award certificate. The entry and essay must be postmarked or emailed by March 20, 2015 to be considered for a prize. Click here for an entry form and complete details or contact Ed Geary, Jr. at essay@dotdayparade.com. Good Luck to all.MARCH 26, 2015Annual Kick-Off Meatloaf DinnerFirst Parish Church10 Parish Street6:30 p.m.

The annual meatloaf dinner celebrating the voyage of the first settlers of Dorchester and the opening of the Dorchester Day events. Tickets can be purchased at the door. $15 for adults / $7 for children or $30 for a family of four. Click here for a flyer. For more information, please contact Ed Geary, Jr. at (617) 265-5376. MARCH 22, 2015Annual Dorchester Chili Cook-OffIBEW Local 103 Hall256 Freeport Street4:00-7:00 p.m.

The Dorchester Chili Cook-Off returns for its ninth year. 25 entrants representing restaurants, civic associations, youth groups, and community organizations vie annually for bragging rights to be the BEST chili in Dorchester. There is live entertainment plus games and prizes galore. Admission is $20 per person/ $30 for a family up to 4 ($5 each additional child). Proceeds benefit the Dorchester Day Parade.MAY 9, 2015Little Miss & Young Miss Dorchester ContestsFirst Parish Church10 Parish StreetDorchesterMeetinghouse Hill10:00 A.M.

Little Miss Contestants must be 7-8-9 years old on the day of the contest and Young Miss Contestants must be 10-11-12 years old on the day of the contest. Click here for a registration form that covers either contest. For additional information, please contact Annissa George at (617) 594-1841 or email littlemiss@dotdayparade.com.

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If the parade has to be cancelled, due to inclimate weather, there will be an announcment on the website Sunday morning, June 7, 2015 by 6:30 a.m.

The Dorchester Day Parade Committee’s Parade of Senior Luncheon is open ONLY to
Dorchester Seniors. Admission is free, but you must have received a ticket in
advance and the seating is limited. Come enjoy a wonderful lunch with
entertainment and lots of door prizes. Deadline to register is on Friday, May 1st.
There is plenty of free parking and the facility is handicap accessible. Click here for
a registration form, and please contact Joe Chaission at (617) 282-1933 for additional information.
MAY 22, 201510K Cocktails & Cash DrawingFlorian Hall55 Hallet StreetDorchester, MA 02124Doors Open 7:00 p.m.Drawing begins at 7:30 p.m.

Proceeds
to benefit the Dorchester Day Parade Committee. This year, in addition to the
drawing we are adding to the excitement. There will be music, dancing, delicious
appetizers, and great raffle prizes. Tickets cost $100 each and it includes
admission for 2 and one entry in the drawing. General
admission without entry into the drawing costs $25. For additional information or to
purchase tickets, please contact the 10K Committee at (617) 909-6451.JUNE 5, 2015Chief Marshal's DinnerFlorian Hall55 Hallet StreetDorchester, MA 02124Cocktails at 6:00 p.m.Dinner served at 7:00 p.m.

An evening to celebrate the 2015 Chief Marshal and honor the 2015 Mayor of Dorchester. To purchase tickets please call the Dorchester Day Parade Committee at (857) 756-3675. Tickets not available at the door.

JUNE 7, 2015Pre-Parade MassSt. Gregory's Church2214 Dorchester Avenue9:00 a.m.Come to the pre-parade Mass held at St. Gregory's Church in Lower Mills with members from the parade committee.JUNE 7, 2015Dorchester Day ParadeStart: Lower MillsEnd: Savin Hill1:00 p.m.

The annual parade travels along Dorchester Avenue beginning at Lower Mills and ends at Columbia Road in Savin Hill.